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- My trustee won't give me my inheritance
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- Executor Misconduct Needs Intervention by California Trust Lawyer
- California Probate Lawyers: Finalizing Your Appointment as Executor
- Pour-Over Will Not a Cure-All, Say San Diego Probate Attorneys
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Posted on 2/4/2012
New 2012 Legislation AB 1305 Impacts California Probate...
Posted on 1/17/2012
Estate Planning and Incapacitating Chronic Illness in California...
Posted on 11/16/2011
California Raises Limit For Small Estates Procedure to $150,000...
Posted on 11/2/2011
The Simplified Procedure to Transfer Estates in California...
Posted on 11/1/2011
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Posted on 10/24/2011
A Durable Power of Attorney Can Make All the Difference in California...
Posted on 10/14/2011
When Is the California Decedent’s Income Tax Return “Fiduciary?”...
Posted on 10/8/2011
The Abstract Nature of Intangible Personal Property...
Posted on 10/6/2011
How Do You Define Real Estate in California?...
Posted on 10/1/2011
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Probate and Trust Administration
- Who Is the Probate Referee? From a California Probate Lawyer
- San Diego Probate Attorneys Explain the Prudent Investor Rule
- San Diego Probate Lawyer And Executor Fees For California Probate
- No Short Cuts for Riverside Trustees, Says San Diego Probate Lawyer
- Circumstances Where California Probate Is Not Necessary
Probate and Trust Administration
Why You Want the Right Attorney for Your California Probate Case
Even when a will or trust has been made, key details regarding the distribution of a loved one’s estate are ambiguous, outdated, or simply inaccurate. There may be complicating factors, such as a disabled beneficiary who could lose public benefits if the language is interpreted the wrong way. There might be growing tensions between beneficiaries that could lapse into costly trust litigation if anything about the interpretation remains uncertain before the closing of the estate.It’s crucial to have a California trust attorney who has knowledge and experience in probate and trust administration cases like these. As the administrator or executor, you know or are quickly learning that, even without special circumstances, an attorney who only has a shallow understanding of the practice area will be more of a liability than an asset.
An attorney who doesn’t specialize in the field frequently won’t have the experience necessary to take a constructive role in the case. They could even make mistakes that cause serious problems. If your attorney doesn’t know how to work with probate court or effectively petition for judgments, your case could drag on indefinitely, costing you time and valuable resources.
It’s also increasingly common for proceedings to turn sour, necessitating litigation between beneficiaries, heirs, and the executor. If your attorney does not have a cohesive practice, then they may be unable to help you litigate, forcing you to find a new attorney in the middle of a case.
Are you in need of an attorney who is knowledgeable and experienced in probate and trust administration? The California trust lawyers at The Grossman Law Firm offer a full range of estate services, including probate and trust administration, estate planning, will contests, and trust litigation services to clients in San Diego and outlying areas. Call toll-free 888-443-6590, or use our quick online contact form to schedule a free case review today.
Also, be sure to order a copy of Scott Grossman’s FREE book The Insider’s Guide to California Probate and Trust Administration.
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Trust Litigation & Probate Litigation
- What is a no-contest clause and does California law uphold it?
- I do not have much confidence in the executor of the estate. What should I watch out for under California law?
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- As a non-professional trustee who is preparing to invest trust assets as part of my trust administration, do I really need to hire a professional financial advisor?
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